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Written question asked by Vicky Foxcroft (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2020. It was answered by Christopher Pincher (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 September 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Buildings: Insulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of buildings guidance issued by the Independent Expert Advisory Panel on the sale of leasehold properties in buildings (a) under and (b) over 18 meters in height.

Answer

The Minister for Building Safety is aware that lenders are taking a cautious approach to lending on leasehold properties of all heights, where there may be unsafe external wall systems and where the building owner is unable to evidence the safety of the building.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
82175
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Buildings Leasehold Fire prevention Insulation Sales Building Safety Independent Expert Advisory Panel
Link
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